Today's public skate, freestyle, stick & puck and open hockey at 5 rinks in Des Moines.
Ice skating around Des Moines, with schedules published by the rinks.
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Brenton Skating Plaza · Des Moines, IA Downtown Des Moines' outdoor rink, opened in 2006 with a gift from the Brenton Foundation Currently out of season The City of Des Moines' page for the plaza says: "From November to March, the facility offers open-air skating for all ages." It gives no 2026-27 opening day; its operating hours are Monday to Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 5-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Official schedule update
Ankeny Community Ice Rink · Ankeny, IA Currently out of season The City of Ankeny's page says the community ice rink is closed for the season. When it is open, the city says it opens as weather allows and posts a green sign at the rink when the ice is suitable for skating (a red sign means closed). No 2026/27 opening date is posted. Official schedule update
Norwalk Outdoor Ice Rink · Norwalk, IA Currently out of season The City of Norwalk's page shows the rink status as red, meaning closed. The city says the rink is open for skating during the winter when weather permits, and a traffic signal at the rink turns green when conditions are suitable. No 2026/27 opening date is posted. Official schedule update
Kiwanis Park Ice Rink · Polk City, IA Currently out of season The City of Polk City's ice rink page says the rink is closed for the season. It describes a free outdoor rink at Kiwanis Park open December, January and February, 7 am to 10 pm, weather dependent. No 2026-27 dates are posted yet. Official schedule update
Carlisle Outdoor Ice Rink · Carlisle, IA Currently out of season The City of Carlisle's outdoor ice rink page says the rink is open from dawn till dusk each day when conditions allow. No 2026-27 opening date is posted yet. Official schedule update